2016 Maryland Code
Family Law
Title 5 - Children
Subtitle 10 - Paternity Proceedings
Part IV - Pretrial Inquiry by State's Attorney
§ 5-1021. Blood test
(a) State's Attorney's request. -- In connection with a pretrial inquiry under this subtitle, the State's Attorney may request any individual summoned to the pretrial inquiry to submit to a blood or genetic test.
(b) Court order. -- If the individual refuses the State's Attorney's request to submit to a blood or genetic test, the State's Attorney may apply to the circuit court for an order that directs the individual to submit to the test.
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